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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.55, 3,162.31 and 1,297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.55, 3,162.31 and 1,297.03 is: 1,789.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.55 : 3,162.31 = 1,297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.55/3,162.31 = 1,297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.55x = 3,162.31 × 1,297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.55x = 4,101,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,610.94/2,291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.88

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